When you are building your own home, every material choice feels significant. You have the freedom to specify exactly what goes into each room, and the responsibility that comes with it. Flooring is one of the decisions that will shape... View Article

As UK builders face growing pressure to balance performance, cost-efficiency, and environmental responsibility, SterlingOSB Zero provides a practical and adaptable solution. Its ability to perform across multiple applications means it can often replace several different panel types within a single... View Article

As the bathroom continues to evolve into a more considered and design-led part of the home, architects, designers and specifiers are increasingly seeking solutions that combine aesthetic flexibility with practical performance. With Skyla, Villeroy & Boch introduces a bathroom collection... View Article

Claim It Back VAT Refunds are a family run company based in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire that specialise in VAT reclaims for self-build clients who have decided to create their dream home, be it a new build or conversion. One of the... View Article

Whether you want to translate your vision into project-ready visuals, check a product’s sustainability credentials or need technical support for a SuDS scheme, Tobermore’s Create & Construct service is here to help. It brings your ideas to life and streamlines the... View Article

In residential architecture and interior design, the flooring specification is rarely a footnote. It is one of the largest surface areas in any scheme, and its material, finish and performance characteristics have a direct bearing on both the lived experience... View Article

GEZE UK is proud to announce that it has been shortlisted across an impressive range of categories at the prestigious National Fenestration Awards 2026, recognising both individual excellence and product innovation across the business. GEZE UK has received nominations spanning... View Article

Facadeshield® FR Class B is the latest addition to Proctor Group’s range of external wall membrane solutions. The new vapour permeable membrane can serve as the breather membrane in external wall build-ups. Applications range from low-rise timber and steel frame... View Article

Clade Engineering Systems, the UK’s leading manufacturer of natural refrigerant air source heat pumps for commercial & industrial use, has appointed Tom Wilson as its new Sales Director, reinforcing the company’s strategic growth ambitions as it prepares for full integration... View Article

Senior Architectural Systems is helping designers and housebuilders prepare for the forthcoming Future Homes Standard (FHS), with its aluminium window systems already engineered to meet the more stringent thermal performance requirements that will apply from 2028. Published in March 2026,... View Article

A new community sports pavilion in Milton Keynes has highlighted how adaptable roofing design can help resolve low-pitch specification challenges without delaying construction. The Greenleys Pavilion project, overseen by Bellway Homes and designed by BM3 Architecture, forms part of the... View Article

Catch up on the A Proctor Groups expert round table discussion exploring moisture management in the building envelope and the holistic approach outlined in BS 5250:2021. Featuring industry specialists from A. Proctor Group, MCRMA, UKCMB and BCA Insulation, this session... View Article

Property services specialist Bell has won Retrofit Principal Contractor of the Year at the Retrofit Academy Awards for the second year in a row, with the judges praising the company’s ability to successfully deliver the large, complex retrofit programmes essential... View Article

Clement Windows Group has manufactured new steel windows from its W20 range for new charity, Horizon Youth Zone, in Grimsby. West Haven Maltings is a Grade II Listed Building located in the Central Grimsby Conservation Area in North East Lincolnshire.... View Article

Designing effective hard landscaping schemes is rarely straightforward. With this in mind, in December ’25, Tobermore launched Create & Construct, the most comprehensive hard landscaping support hub on the market. Here, Lisa Gow, Head of Specification at Tobermore, looks at... View Article

Vectaire offers a range of whole-house heat recovery products designed to address ventilation challenges effectively. These systems extract pollutants and humidity while maintaining a constant intake of fresh, filtered air. They are energy-efficient, environmentally friendly, and economical, meeting the latest standards for... View Article

At Houston Barns in Uphall, West Lothian, a dated and dark bungalow was transformed into a light-filled, highly accessible modern home with panoramic views. Step-free access and easy door operation for the homeowner, who uses a wheelchair, were vital, while... View Article

Acoustic, fire and thermal insulation manufacturer AIM Acoustics & Insulation Manufacturing has expanded its sales and specification team with two new appointments.  Karen Viccars has joined as Specification Manager for the Greater London area and Campbell McGregor as Specification and... View Article